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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources